Nicholson to succeed Campbell as commander in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (January 27, 2016) — The U.S. Army commander of NATO land forces has been selected to succeed Army Gen. John F. Campbell as the commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, the Pentagon press secretary said today.
Army Lt. Gen. John W. "Mick" Nicholson Jr. is an accomplished soldier with extensive command experience in Afghanistan and around the world, Peter Cook said at a news briefing, reading a statement from Defense Secretary Ash Carter.
Carter is "absolutely confident" in the man President Barack Obama intends to nominate to succeed Campbell,
Cook said. The nomination
and Nicholson’s accompanying promotion to four-star rank require Senate
confirmation.
The defense secretary believes Nicholson will build upon Campbell’s hard work to "secure a bright future for the Afghan people, and help the government of Afghanistan strengthen a professional and capable security partner to the American people," Cook said, adding that the secretary thanks Campbell for his extraordinary leadership and dedication to the mission in Afghanistan.
Carter credits Campbell with taking the fight to al-Qaida and making clear the resolve to deny it safe haven, and with consistently identifying ways to increase the capability and capacity of the Afghan forces, Cook said.
"While many challenges remain, we have made gains over the past year that will put Afghanistan on a better path, and much of the credit for that progress rests with General Campbell," he said.
WASHINGTON (January 27, 2016) — The U.S. Army commander of NATO land forces has been selected to succeed Army Gen. John F. Campbell as the commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, the Pentagon press secretary said today.
Army Lt. Gen. John W. "Mick" Nicholson Jr. is an accomplished soldier with extensive command experience in Afghanistan and around the world, Peter Cook said at a news briefing, reading a statement from Defense Secretary Ash Carter.
Carter is "absolutely confident" in the man President Barack Obama intends to nominate to succeed Campbell,
Cook said. The nomination
and Nicholson’s accompanying promotion to four-star rank require Senate
confirmation. The defense secretary believes Nicholson will build upon Campbell’s hard work to "secure a bright future for the Afghan people, and help the government of Afghanistan strengthen a professional and capable security partner to the American people," Cook said, adding that the secretary thanks Campbell for his extraordinary leadership and dedication to the mission in Afghanistan.
Carter credits Campbell with taking the fight to al-Qaida and making clear the resolve to deny it safe haven, and with consistently identifying ways to increase the capability and capacity of the Afghan forces, Cook said.
"While many challenges remain, we have made gains over the past year that will put Afghanistan on a better path, and much of the credit for that progress rests with General Campbell," he said.
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